Two running for Bristol town clerk

In a two-way race for Bristol town clerk, incumbent Sharon Miller faces a challenge from Luann Waden.

Julie Sherwood

In a two-way race for Bristol town clerk, incumbent Sharon Miller faces a challenge from Luann Waden. The position is a four-year term and pays $43,273 in 2013.

Sharon MillerQ. What do you think is the single biggest issue facing your town in upcoming years?A. The single biggest issue is maintaining our small town charm and providing the best service I know how to for the people of Bristol.

Q. Why are you running for the position? I just love the job. Every single day is different. There is a lot of variety and I enjoy the constant interaction with town residents. Whenever constituents have questions I am confident I am providing correct, useful information. My family has a history of dedication and service to our town. My father was a highway employee for many years and I wish to carry on the tradition of public service.

Q. Why are you the best choice to serve?It is humbling to have served 32 years as town clerk. I bring to the job decades of experience, dedication and knowledge of Bristol. With the voters' support, I look forward to providing the best public service that Bristol residents have to come to expect and appreciate.

Luann WadenQ. What do you think is the single biggest issue facing your town in upcoming years?A. The biggest issue facing Bristol at this time is the threat of heavy industry being allowed to come to Bristol. After attending board meetings for three years I feel it is urgent that we take the advice of Boylan and Code, the attorneys that the town has hired, and tighten up our zoning laws that pertain to road usage, noise levels and land usage. While Bristol has had vertical gas wells for almost a century, the current process of horizontal high volume hydrofracking does not fit with the town's mission statement to preserve and encourage a clean, naturally beautiful, rural environment.

Q. Why are you running for the position?A. I believe that it is time for a change here in Bristol and I bring my life experience and enthusiasm to a position that is pivotal in the day-to- day workings of our town. More people need to get involved with the local government, where they can really make a change in the day-to-day lives of their friends and neighbors.

Q. Why are you the best choice to serve?A. This is my first foray into politics of any kind, but my management and finance experience will serve me well as town clerk for the town of Bristol. At this time in my life I have the time and the energy to serve the public. So I am throwing my hat in the ring and asking people to vote for me on Nov. 5.